Indian Fiction in English
Learn a comprehensive understanding of fiction written in English in India with Indian Fiction in English certification by NPTEL.
Online
12 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Indian Fiction in English certification course duration is 12 weeks. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the introduction, background, and literary history, the genealogy of Indian novels, and Gandhi's Novels. The intended audience for this course is M.E/M.Tech, M.S, M.Sc, and PhD.
This certification course aims to expose the students to various topics such as questions of nation, secularism, caste, gender, region, and identity inherent in the writings. The Indian Fiction in English certification by NPTEL provides the students with in-depth knowledge of literary histories and anthologies from the 1960s onwards and to read and analyse the selected novels.
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The Highlights
- 12 Weeks Course
- Rerun/Core/PG
- Certification from IIT Madras
- Completion Certification
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 19 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- peer learning
- Books
- videos
- Transcripts
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Candidates can obtain a certificate after the completion of the Indian Fiction in English certification course.
What you will learn
The students will be able to read the prescribed novels, critical material and a deep understanding of fiction written in English in India after completion of the Indian Fiction in English certification syllabus. They will also gain in-depth knowledge of the historical and literary origins of the genre, and its political and economic underpinnings.
Upon completion of the Indian Fiction in English training, students will explore debates and controversies within the field. They will also learn to read and analyse critical frameworks such as feminism, and caste studies, with the help of leading industry experts from IIT. The students will also develop the skills for critical inquiry and academic research.
Who it is for
The Indian Fiction in English online course is designed for aspiring students who are looking to enhance or develop their skills and knowledge. This course can also be beneficial for:
Admission Details
To join the Indian Fiction in English classes, follow these steps:
Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106135
Step 2: Select the "Login In" and Sign In with either Google or Microsoft Account or create a separate account.
Step 3: Fill out the necessary details on the registration form, submit it and join the course.
The Syllabus
- Introduction
- background and literary history - From Srinivasa Iyengar
- M.K.Naik and Arvind Krishna Mehrotra - Questions of language
- legitimacy and nationalism - Regional writing vs. writing in English.
- Early novels of the 19th century - Discussions based on Meenakshi Mukherjee’s works - the genealogy of Indian novel - Indulekha - Rajmohan’s Wife
- Gandhi Novels’ of the 1930s-1940s and beyond - From Priyamvada Gopal and Rumina Sethi - Kanthapura - Waiting for the Mahatma .
- Novels of the 1950s and 1960s - dominant themes and traditions – Post-independence writing - Heat and Dust - The Strange Case of Billy Biswas.
- Women and Indian Fiction in English - The question of gender, feminist concerns, the idea of ‘home’ - Cry, the Peacock - Nayantara Sehgal .
- Post-1980s and Rushdie: Writing the Postcolonial Nation - Midnight’s Children - The Shadow Lines.
- Post-1980s and Rushdie: Writing the Postcolonial Nation - Ice Candy Man - The Hungry Tide - Riot.
- The region vs. the nation in Indian Fiction in English - Bombay in IE ction - Writings from the North East - Temsula Ao’s short stories - “The Remains of the Feast” by Gita Hariharan.
- Caste in Indian Fiction in English - Untouchable - The God of Small Things - A Fine Balance.
- The global market, Booker events and literary canon - The ‘Stefanian’ writers - Arvind Adiga and Kiran Desai .
- Indian Fiction in English in the contemporary
- ‘Other’ writings
Evaluation process
The students are required to qualify for the examination with the required scores to get a certificate once the students have completed Indian Fiction in English online course.
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The intended audience for the certification course is M.E/M.Tech, M.S, M.Sc, PhD students.
The duration of the certification course is 12 weeks. The students will learn in-depth knowledge of Indian Fiction in English and other related aspects.
The certification course covers literary history, chronological survey, women and Indian fiction in English, novels of the 1950s and 1960s, post-1980s and Rushdie, global market, booker events, and literary canon
Yes, the students will get a certification after completing the course based on their performance in the examination. There are three types of certificates that NPTEL provides Gold, Elite, and Completed.
The candidates must qualify for the examination with average assignment marks of 25 percent and 75 percent in the exam out of 100.